VIDEO: State Champ! Luis Weierbach wrestles way to state title so

The Hoosick Falls junior finished the season by leaping into his coach's arms with his final goal attained --a New York State champion.

Weierbach brings home the first wrestling state title in school history and finished the year 37-0.

"First of all, I'd like to thank my coaches, my community, my family, my teammates, everyone that has helped me get here," he said. "I wouldn't be here without them."

Weierbach defeated Danny Fox (Dolgeville - Section III) by a 3-1 decision to earn the state title at 106 pounds.

"He's a great kid -- great student and he deserves everything he's put into it," said Hoosick Falls coach Landon Nelson.

Weierbach placed fifth last year, as a sophomore, and has reached the state tournament all three years of high school. To be the first Panthers wrestler to win a state title was still something Weierbach was trying to wrap his head around.

"I've been rooting for him the whole time and seeing him win is amazing," said teammate Brad Burns, who wrestled back to finish third in the 182-pound weight class.

Weierbach was confident throughout the two-day tournament, saying no one would beat him after his semifinal win.

"You kind of have to have that attitude," said Nelson.

Weierbach had a lot of support from Hoosick Falls fanbase.

"Hoosick Falls, it doesn't matter what sport, we always bring a crowd," said Burns.

After losing in Friday's quarterfinals, in overtime, Burns finished off his high school career in a positive way on Saturday.

"He really turned it on today," Nelson said. "After his first match, he was wrestling the best I've see him perform in all the years I've had him as a coach. He definitely wanted to end, as a Hoosick Falls wrestler, within the top three."

Nick Gallo of Schalmont finished as a runner-up at 160 pounds. He was pinned in 24 seconds by Burke Paddock (Warsaw - V).

Carter Merecki (120) of Salem, Sean Romanski (138) of Albany Academy and Mike Green (170) of Cobleskill-Richmondville all lost in the semifinals.